The City of Melbourne has had a long history of responding compassionately to homelessness in the CBD. Along with many others in this sector, Catholic Social Services Victoria believes the best response to homelessness is housing and that a range of other responses exist to manage the crisis, which don't involve laws or bans. The Council to Homeless Persons has provided a variety of information and resources, including a video resource and list of “10 things Melbourne Council could do instead of homeless bans”. Click here to view these resources.

Catholic parishes play an important role in supporting and serving the most vulnerable within their local communities. Whether it be in the assistance of material, financial or relational support to newly arrived asylum seekers, or being aware and knowing what to do in the situations of family and domestic violence, or reaching out to an elderly or isolated neighbour, we all have a role to play in bringing to life the Gospel message.

 Catholics usually talk about "celebrating the Eucharist". It parallels what any family or workplace celebration achieves: it nourishes and deepens our unity, our fellowship by eating and drinking together and reflecting on the great stories contained in the Bible.